FIRE-WATCH SECURITY GUARDS There are specific events which lead to a requirement of a fire watch systems. Such events can be a malfunction or a complete absence of fire protective equipment or fire related systems. This may include, but is not limited to, fire sprinklers not working properly, fire alarm malfunction, water being shut down...

In Toronto, Ontario, the government announced that the minimum wage has risen to $14.00 per hour on January 1st, 2018, and has increased again to $15.00 per hour as of January 1st, 2019. On June 1st, 2018, the minimum wage increased to $12.65 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The government has announced that the minimum wage...

The commercial real estate market in Canada has experienced an increasing trend since its decline during the financial crisis. According to Colliers Canada, overall vacancy rates have dropped to 9.8% from 10.3% three months ago. Commercial real estate is a lucrative investment for those that have all of their available units rented out. Maintaining...

According to the Chartered Institute of Building, the leading professional body for construction site managers worldwide, the average construction company suffers £10,000 (~$17,000 CAD) in losses per year from theft. Aside from crime, fire is also a major contributor to construction site losses. Due to the presence of combustible materials, advanced mechanical machinery, and extreme

Are you a business owner worried about the security of your goods during this holiday season? This blog will detail strategies for ensuring thieves don’t ruin your holidays. It’s Christmas time across Canada and stores will soon be flooded with shoppers looking to buy the perfect gift for friends and family. Sadly, this also makes

A generational shift, rising property prices, and changes in the nature of work have launched the trend of Canadians downsizing and moving into strata complexes. What they lack in space is more than made up for in conveniences and amenities. This, however, has put increasing demands on stratae to offer unprecedented levels of comfort, convenience,

Businesses, stratas, events, college campuses and non-profit organizations alike all deal with pressing security issues: controlling the flow of people within their premises, protecting the building and those within it, and carrying out essential responsibilities throughout the day (checking guests in, accepting packages, responding to alarms, etc.). And all of this must be done on